The province of Babil witnessed, today Monday, the launch of a wide sports marathon on the Al-Hilla Corniche, with a large participation of youth, athletes, and citizens from various age groups, aimed at promoting physical activity and spreading sports culture in the province.
Nidal Talib Hussein, the Director of Youth and Sports in Babil, told the Video News Agency that this sports marathon was held in cooperation with community organizations and with the support of security and health authorities to curb negative phenomena and keep youth away from harmful places and practices, affirming that everyone is a winner in this event aimed at instilling the spirit of cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
For his part, national team goalkeeper Ali Hassan confirmed to the Video News Agency that the youth gathering contributes to increasing sports awareness and building a vibrant and cultured generation, utilizing the Al-Hilla Corniche as a natural outlet for practicing sports and positively channeling youth energies.
International runner Haj Zaher Abbas, who came from Najaf, explained to the Video News Agency that his participation aimed to enhance cooperation and coexistence among the Iraqi people, praising the organization and the atmosphere that brought together both young and old in this initiative.
National coach Waad Qassem Mohammed emphasized to the Video News Agency the necessity of sustaining these sports events and providing material and moral support to youth from all districts of the province, such as Al-Qasim, Al-Hashimiya, and Al-Mahawil, to protect them and harness their individual talents to nourish clubs and national teams.